Winter Storm Dumps Snow Across Western States
The West endures heavy snow and icy roads as a winter storm brings up to 2 feet in Colorado and Utah, with 1 to 2 feet in parts of New Mexico and Wyoming. Travel slows on I 40 and I 25 while officials urge caution and plow crews spread salt and sand. Forecasters warn of lingering cold and more snow into the weekend, with Washington facing potential heavy accumulations in the Cascades.
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California begins immigrant license rollout with walk in offices
California requires all new license applicants to schedule appointments and will accept walk ins at four new offices. DMV says this improves order, as 1.4 million immigrants seek licenses over three years, with strong demand and budget notes.
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California
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Sanchez biography shines light on Latino civil rights pioneer
The Sanchez biography documents his role in fighting poverty and land loss, his work with UT, LULAC, and NAACP attorney Thurgood Marshall. It notes his death in 1972 and his status as the dean of Mexican American studies, with schools named after him but none in New Mexico where he was born. His granddaughter hopes a New Mexico school may be named in his honor.
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League of United Latin American Citizens
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Supreme Court
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Texas
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John J. Herrera
Emma Tenayuca
Lawsuit Continues Over Medicaid Staffing and Retaliation Claims
A federal suit alleges under staffing at New Mexico medical centers affected Medicaid funding and patient care. Espinosa-Trujillo says she faced retaliation after exposing issues, receiving a one day suspension later withdrawn, with the state agency sued for damages and fees.
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Ms. Espinosa-Trujillo
Bureau
Espinosa-Trujillo
Susana Martinez
New Mexico
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